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Saturday September 6, 2025
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil
Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Returning students will work on continuing projects. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No Class 10/11 Colored Pencil Workshop - Let’s have some fun creating works of art to celebrate the fall season! Step by step instructions will help you create beautiful, framed works of art. Pictures will be pre-drawn for you. No experience is required! The instructor will provide help and guidance to the students. All supplies are provided including a wooden frame and mat to complete your artwork. Instructor: Norma Curtis (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Trail Trekkers - Trail Trekkers: Saturday 9/6/2025 at 10:00 a.m.
"WALK JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT"Our Mission: To promote healthy lifestyles for all ages by providing a variety of interesting walking events in the Cheshire area with opportunities for education, socialization and exploration. Our Goal: To provide venues for all trekkers to connect and socialize at our walking events, while group leaders present interesting topics during walks. Walks are scheduled on the first Saturday and third Wednesday of each month. In case of inclement weather, the Parks & Recreation Department will announce the cancellation no sooner than 24 hours in advance, but usually a few hours before the walk. In case of a cancellation due to inclement weather, whenever possible, the makeup will be held at the same time, day of the week and location the following week. Occasionally, makeups will not be possible. Preregister to attend each walk and receive updates on specific meeting location and any changes to the schedule via email. Participants should dress for the day's weather, wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water. Sunscreen and bug spray are suggested. If you have binoculars, you may want to bring them too! "THE BEST TRAIL MIX OF ALL...CHESHIRE'S!!!"Upcoming Events: Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Ball & Socket Arts tour & Farmington Canal Heritage Trail walkLeader: Ilona Somogyi & Stephen BurnerNotes: Parking is available in the rear lot of Ball & Socket Arts easily accessible off Willow Street. Ilona Somogyi will begin the event with a guided tour of Ball & Socket Arts, then Steve Burner will take the group for a walk south down the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail. Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Riverbound Farm SanctuaryLeader: Eric HysonNotes: Parking is available at 1881 Cheshire Street. Eric Hyson will lead the group on a nice fall stroll on the trails at Riverbound Farm Sanctuary. Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Mixville ParkLeader: Hilary Norcia, Chesprocott Health DistrictNotes: Park in the main lot at 1300 Notch Road and meet leader, Hilary Norcia of Chesprocott Health District. She will lead a discussion on dental hygiene and guide the group on a walk around the pond. Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Bartlem South Walking TrailLeader: Ron GagliardiNotes: Park in the southern/new parking lot by the turf fields and meet Ron Gagliardi who will present a lifestyle that may just change your life: Only Positivity In and Out. In addition to this discussion, the group will also have the opportunity to explore and admire all the scarecrows that the community has installed on the Great Lawn. Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.Location: Farmington Canal Heritage TrailLeader: Peter Picone & Breina SchainNotes: Park in the trail parking lot at West Main Street off Railroad Avenue. Peter Picone and Breina Schain will lead the group on a walk heading north from West Main Street. Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.Location: StonebridgeLeader: Kim BlockNotes: Parking Location to be confirmed. Join Kim Block on this fitness walk around Stonebridge Crossing including the residential area as well as the shopping center if it is open at the time. Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.Location: Boulder KnollLeader: Sean HenriNotes: Join Sean Henri on a walk around Boulder Knoll and learn about the history of farming and copper mining there.
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Willow St. Parking Lot
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Tuesday September 9, 2025
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (AM)
Exploring Watercolor - This class will explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor while practicing techniques and paint handling. Each session will include a short demo to get us warmed up and suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students are encouraged to bring their own reference materials but may simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Any level of experience is welcome and encouraged. Weekly practice will include techniques such as wash, dry brush, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and why they might be used. Discussions of common problems and how to avoid or remedy them will also be covered. Focus will be primarily on landscapes and nature (but students are encouraged to work on anything which interests them). In addition, students will be learning about composition and color theory as they work with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks) No Class 9/23
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (PM)
Exploring Watercolor - This class will explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor while practicing techniques and paint handling. Each session will include a short demo to get us warmed up and suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students are encouraged to bring their own reference materials but may simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Any level of experience is welcome and encouraged. Weekly practice will include techniques such as wash, dry brush, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and why they might be used. Discussions of common problems and how to avoid or remedy them will also be covered. Focus will be primarily on landscapes and nature (but students are encouraged to work on anything which interests them). In addition, students will be learning about composition and color theory as they work with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks) No Class 9/23
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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Saturday September 13, 2025
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Storybook Art - Storybook Art
Storybook Art – Each week we’ll read a Caldecott Honor of Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. For the Fall 1 Session, three of the storybooks will be: Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, BIG by Vashti Harrison and Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11Create Your Own Storybook – In this imaginative class, kids will dream up their own characters and stories, then bring them to life through words and pictures. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind book complete with colorful covers, illustrated pages and decorative endpapers that help tell their unique tale. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Meet the Artist - Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist - This class is an introduction to some of history’s greatest artists. The students will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil
Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Returning students will work on continuing projects. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No Class 10/11 Colored Pencil Workshop - Let’s have some fun creating works of art to celebrate the fall season! Step by step instructions will help you create beautiful, framed works of art. Pictures will be pre-drawn for you. No experience is required! The instructor will provide help and guidance to the students. All supplies are provided including a wooden frame and mat to complete your artwork. Instructor: Norma Curtis (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Storybook Art - Storybook Art
Storybook Art – Each week we’ll read a Caldecott Honor of Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. For the Fall 1 Session, three of the storybooks will be: Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, BIG by Vashti Harrison and Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11Create Your Own Storybook – In this imaginative class, kids will dream up their own characters and stories, then bring them to life through words and pictures. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind book complete with colorful covers, illustrated pages and decorative endpapers that help tell their unique tale. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Meet the Artist - Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist - This class is an introduction to some of history’s greatest artists. The students will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Storybook Art - Create Your Own Storybook
Storybook Art – Each week we’ll read a Caldecott Honor of Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. For the Fall 1 Session, three of the storybooks will be: Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, BIG by Vashti Harrison and Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11Create Your Own Storybook – In this imaginative class, kids will dream up their own characters and stories, then bring them to life through words and pictures. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind book complete with colorful covers, illustrated pages and decorative endpapers that help tell their unique tale. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Storybook Art - Create Your Own Storybook
Storybook Art – Each week we’ll read a Caldecott Honor of Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. For the Fall 1 Session, three of the storybooks will be: Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, BIG by Vashti Harrison and Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11Create Your Own Storybook – In this imaginative class, kids will dream up their own characters and stories, then bring them to life through words and pictures. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind book complete with colorful covers, illustrated pages and decorative endpapers that help tell their unique tale. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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Sunday September 14, 2025
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Fall Pumpkins
Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Returning students will work on continuing projects. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No Class 10/11 Colored Pencil Workshop - Let’s have some fun creating works of art to celebrate the fall season! Step by step instructions will help you create beautiful, framed works of art. Pictures will be pre-drawn for you. No experience is required! The instructor will provide help and guidance to the students. All supplies are provided including a wooden frame and mat to complete your artwork. Instructor: Norma Curtis (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Stained Glass - Stained Glass Bird or Chicken (AM)
Stained Glass - This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs and create from a colorful selection of glass. Instructor: Sarah Segovia (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Stained Glass - Stained Glass Bird or Chicken (PM)
Stained Glass - This beginning course will teach you the basic steps of cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering your very own stained glass project. Students will choose from one of the designs and create from a colorful selection of glass. Instructor: Sarah Segovia (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Silhouette Plate - Silhouette Plate
Silhouette Plate - Come join us in making a personalized, custom silhouette of a lady to paint and decorate on a “silver” plate. Your lady can be any age and as fancy as you prefer! If you like, bring a photo (side image) to use for silhouette copying or inspiration. No experience necessary. All supplies are included. *If you have special ribbons or fabrics please bring. Students will be using hot glue guns. Instructor: Janai Johnson (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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Monday September 15, 2025
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Drawing (Adults) - Discover Your Drawing Style
Discover Your Drawing Style – We’ll start with fun, game-like drawing prompts to get our creative juices flowing, then move on to longer experiments that help us explore different drawing implements and techniques. You’ll discover which drawing tools and color combinations inspire you, unlocking your unique artistic voice. It’s a playful, hands-on way to find your personal style, learn some drawing techniques and have fun in the process. For intermediate level students. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (6 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Art Explorers - Art Explorers
Art Explorers - Students will explore a new medium (ex. painting, printmaking, collage) through open-ended, process-based projects. With a focus on creativity over perfection, students will explore textures, colors and techniques while building confidence, improving fine motor skills and gaining an appreciation for the creative process. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Fun
Drawing Fun - This class is perfect for kids who love to draw, doodle and explore their imaginations. With guided projects and plenty of room for personal expression, young artists will build confidence and have a blast bringing their ideas to life. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Fun
Drawing Fun - This class is perfect for kids who love to draw, doodle and explore their imaginations. With guided projects and plenty of room for personal expression, young artists will build confidence and have a blast bringing their ideas to life. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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Tuesday September 16, 2025
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (AM)
Exploring Watercolor - This class will explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor while practicing techniques and paint handling. Each session will include a short demo to get us warmed up and suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students are encouraged to bring their own reference materials but may simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Any level of experience is welcome and encouraged. Weekly practice will include techniques such as wash, dry brush, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and why they might be used. Discussions of common problems and how to avoid or remedy them will also be covered. Focus will be primarily on landscapes and nature (but students are encouraged to work on anything which interests them). In addition, students will be learning about composition and color theory as they work with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks) No Class 9/23
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (PM)
Exploring Watercolor - This class will explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor while practicing techniques and paint handling. Each session will include a short demo to get us warmed up and suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students are encouraged to bring their own reference materials but may simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Any level of experience is welcome and encouraged. Weekly practice will include techniques such as wash, dry brush, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and why they might be used. Discussions of common problems and how to avoid or remedy them will also be covered. Focus will be primarily on landscapes and nature (but students are encouraged to work on anything which interests them). In addition, students will be learning about composition and color theory as they work with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks) No Class 9/23
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Cartooning - Cartoon Your Favorite Characters
Cartoon Your Favorite Characters – In this fun, follow-along class, kids will learn to draw their favorite cartoon characters step-by-step. Then, they’ll use their new skills to imagine and create their very own original cartoon characters. It’s a great way to build confidence, creativity and cartooning know-how. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days) No Class 9/23
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Painting (Kids) - Painting Techniques
Painting Techniques - Students will use a variety of water media, such as acrylic and watercolor paint, to create works of art based on foundational principles. Lessons will include color theory, blending, shading and texture as they paint a variety of landscapes and still-life pieces. All levels are welcome. Dress for a mess! Instructor: Kristy Endriss (5 weeks) No Class 9/23Paint Along - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Graphic Novel - The Graphic Novel
The Graphic Novel - In this creative class, kids will explore age-appropriate graphic novels and learn what makes them so fun to read – and to create! We’ll write our own stories, then bring them to life with colorful covers, splash pages and comic-style artwork. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days) No Class 9/23
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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Wednesday September 17, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool Artist Study - Homeschool Artist Study (Ages 10-14)
Homeschool Artist Study - Spark your child’s imagination with our Homeschool Artist Study class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and art-making. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. The Fall 1 Session will include Cave Painting, Leonardo DaVinci, Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky and Henri Matisse. instructors: Kelley Cooney & Kristy Endriss (5 weeks) No Class: 10/15
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool Artist Study - Homeschool Artist Study (Ages 5-9)
Homeschool Artist Study - Spark your child’s imagination with our Homeschool Artist Study class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and art-making. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. The Fall 1 Session will include Cave Painting, Leonardo DaVinci, Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky and Henri Matisse. instructors: Kelley Cooney & Kristy Endriss (5 weeks) No Class: 10/15
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Graphic Memoir - Graphic Memoir
Graphic Memoir – We’ll create a cartoon avatar of ourselves and tell personal stories through bite-sized 4-panel comics, exploring everything from childhood memories to life with our families, past and present. Each week, we’ll focus on a new prompt, while studying how cartoonist-memoirists use pacing, tone and lettering to enhance their narratives. By the end, you’ll have a collection of short, powerful stories and the skills to continue developing your own graphic memoir at your own pace.Instructor: Megan Jeffrey (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Homeschool Sewing
Homeschool Sewing - Students learn valuable sewing skills with lots of choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use felt to sew by hand with embroidery stitches to make colorful animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons. Learn how a machine works and then create projects like small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)Sew Easy - Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Learn all about how a machine works and then get sewing with simple projects like a pin cushion and small bags. We’ll also learn hand stitching utilizing embroidery thread and felt to create cute animals like a teddy bear, dogs and cats. Embellish with fun buttons, sequins, bling and fancy stitches. Choice of projects will include small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Art Explorers - Art Explorers
Art Explorers - Students will explore a new medium (ex. painting, printmaking, collage) through open-ended, process-based projects. With a focus on creativity over perfection, students will explore textures, colors and techniques while building confidence, improving fine motor skills and gaining an appreciation for the creative process. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Easy
Homeschool Sewing - Students learn valuable sewing skills with lots of choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use felt to sew by hand with embroidery stitches to make colorful animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons. Learn how a machine works and then create projects like small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)Sew Easy - Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Learn all about how a machine works and then get sewing with simple projects like a pin cushion and small bags. We’ll also learn hand stitching utilizing embroidery thread and felt to create cute animals like a teddy bear, dogs and cats. Embellish with fun buttons, sequins, bling and fancy stitches. Choice of projects will include small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
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Sewing (Adults & Teens) - Let's Get Sewing
Let’s Get Sewing - Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Students will learn a variety of skills including piecing, applique and quilting. Projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, or pillow covers. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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Saturday September 20, 2025
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Storybook Art - Storybook Art
Storybook Art – Each week we’ll read a Caldecott Honor of Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. For the Fall 1 Session, three of the storybooks will be: Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, BIG by Vashti Harrison and Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11Create Your Own Storybook – In this imaginative class, kids will dream up their own characters and stories, then bring them to life through words and pictures. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind book complete with colorful covers, illustrated pages and decorative endpapers that help tell their unique tale. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Meet the Artist - Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist - This class is an introduction to some of history’s greatest artists. The students will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil
Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Returning students will work on continuing projects. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No Class 10/11 Colored Pencil Workshop - Let’s have some fun creating works of art to celebrate the fall season! Step by step instructions will help you create beautiful, framed works of art. Pictures will be pre-drawn for you. No experience is required! The instructor will provide help and guidance to the students. All supplies are provided including a wooden frame and mat to complete your artwork. Instructor: Norma Curtis (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Storybook Art - Storybook Art
Storybook Art – Each week we’ll read a Caldecott Honor of Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. For the Fall 1 Session, three of the storybooks will be: Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, BIG by Vashti Harrison and Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11Create Your Own Storybook – In this imaginative class, kids will dream up their own characters and stories, then bring them to life through words and pictures. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind book complete with colorful covers, illustrated pages and decorative endpapers that help tell their unique tale. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Meet the Artist - Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist - This class is an introduction to some of history’s greatest artists. The students will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Storybook Art - Create Your Own Storybook
Storybook Art – Each week we’ll read a Caldecott Honor of Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. For the Fall 1 Session, three of the storybooks will be: Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, BIG by Vashti Harrison and Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11Create Your Own Storybook – In this imaginative class, kids will dream up their own characters and stories, then bring them to life through words and pictures. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind book complete with colorful covers, illustrated pages and decorative endpapers that help tell their unique tale. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Storybook Art - Create Your Own Storybook
Storybook Art – Each week we’ll read a Caldecott Honor of Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. For the Fall 1 Session, three of the storybooks will be: Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, BIG by Vashti Harrison and Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11Create Your Own Storybook – In this imaginative class, kids will dream up their own characters and stories, then bring them to life through words and pictures. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind book complete with colorful covers, illustrated pages and decorative endpapers that help tell their unique tale. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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Monday September 22, 2025
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Drawing (Adults) - Discover Your Drawing Style
Discover Your Drawing Style – We’ll start with fun, game-like drawing prompts to get our creative juices flowing, then move on to longer experiments that help us explore different drawing implements and techniques. You’ll discover which drawing tools and color combinations inspire you, unlocking your unique artistic voice. It’s a playful, hands-on way to find your personal style, learn some drawing techniques and have fun in the process. For intermediate level students. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (6 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Art Explorers - Art Explorers
Art Explorers - Students will explore a new medium (ex. painting, printmaking, collage) through open-ended, process-based projects. With a focus on creativity over perfection, students will explore textures, colors and techniques while building confidence, improving fine motor skills and gaining an appreciation for the creative process. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Fun
Drawing Fun - This class is perfect for kids who love to draw, doodle and explore their imaginations. With guided projects and plenty of room for personal expression, young artists will build confidence and have a blast bringing their ideas to life. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Fun
Drawing Fun - This class is perfect for kids who love to draw, doodle and explore their imaginations. With guided projects and plenty of room for personal expression, young artists will build confidence and have a blast bringing their ideas to life. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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Wednesday September 24, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool Artist Study - Homeschool Artist Study (Ages 10-14)
Homeschool Artist Study - Spark your child’s imagination with our Homeschool Artist Study class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and art-making. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. The Fall 1 Session will include Cave Painting, Leonardo DaVinci, Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky and Henri Matisse. instructors: Kelley Cooney & Kristy Endriss (5 weeks) No Class: 10/15
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool Artist Study - Homeschool Artist Study (Ages 5-9)
Homeschool Artist Study - Spark your child’s imagination with our Homeschool Artist Study class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and art-making. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. The Fall 1 Session will include Cave Painting, Leonardo DaVinci, Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky and Henri Matisse. instructors: Kelley Cooney & Kristy Endriss (5 weeks) No Class: 10/15
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Graphic Memoir - Graphic Memoir
Graphic Memoir – We’ll create a cartoon avatar of ourselves and tell personal stories through bite-sized 4-panel comics, exploring everything from childhood memories to life with our families, past and present. Each week, we’ll focus on a new prompt, while studying how cartoonist-memoirists use pacing, tone and lettering to enhance their narratives. By the end, you’ll have a collection of short, powerful stories and the skills to continue developing your own graphic memoir at your own pace.Instructor: Megan Jeffrey (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Homeschool Sewing
Homeschool Sewing - Students learn valuable sewing skills with lots of choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use felt to sew by hand with embroidery stitches to make colorful animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons. Learn how a machine works and then create projects like small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)Sew Easy - Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Learn all about how a machine works and then get sewing with simple projects like a pin cushion and small bags. We’ll also learn hand stitching utilizing embroidery thread and felt to create cute animals like a teddy bear, dogs and cats. Embellish with fun buttons, sequins, bling and fancy stitches. Choice of projects will include small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Art Explorers - Art Explorers
Art Explorers - Students will explore a new medium (ex. painting, printmaking, collage) through open-ended, process-based projects. With a focus on creativity over perfection, students will explore textures, colors and techniques while building confidence, improving fine motor skills and gaining an appreciation for the creative process. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Easy
Homeschool Sewing - Students learn valuable sewing skills with lots of choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use felt to sew by hand with embroidery stitches to make colorful animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons. Learn how a machine works and then create projects like small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)Sew Easy - Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Learn all about how a machine works and then get sewing with simple projects like a pin cushion and small bags. We’ll also learn hand stitching utilizing embroidery thread and felt to create cute animals like a teddy bear, dogs and cats. Embellish with fun buttons, sequins, bling and fancy stitches. Choice of projects will include small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
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Sewing (Adults & Teens) - Let's Get Sewing
Let’s Get Sewing - Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Students will learn a variety of skills including piecing, applique and quilting. Projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, or pillow covers. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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Saturday September 27, 2025
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Storybook Art - Storybook Art
Storybook Art – Each week we’ll read a Caldecott Honor of Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. For the Fall 1 Session, three of the storybooks will be: Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, BIG by Vashti Harrison and Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11Create Your Own Storybook – In this imaginative class, kids will dream up their own characters and stories, then bring them to life through words and pictures. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind book complete with colorful covers, illustrated pages and decorative endpapers that help tell their unique tale. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Meet the Artist - Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist - This class is an introduction to some of history’s greatest artists. The students will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil
Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Returning students will work on continuing projects. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No Class 10/11 Colored Pencil Workshop - Let’s have some fun creating works of art to celebrate the fall season! Step by step instructions will help you create beautiful, framed works of art. Pictures will be pre-drawn for you. No experience is required! The instructor will provide help and guidance to the students. All supplies are provided including a wooden frame and mat to complete your artwork. Instructor: Norma Curtis (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
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Storybook Art - Storybook Art
Storybook Art – Each week we’ll read a Caldecott Honor of Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. For the Fall 1 Session, three of the storybooks will be: Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, BIG by Vashti Harrison and Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11Create Your Own Storybook – In this imaginative class, kids will dream up their own characters and stories, then bring them to life through words and pictures. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind book complete with colorful covers, illustrated pages and decorative endpapers that help tell their unique tale. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
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Meet the Artist - Meet the Artist
Meet the Artist - This class is an introduction to some of history’s greatest artists. The students will create their own masterpieces based on great works of art and hear a story about the artists who created them. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Storybook Art - Create Your Own Storybook
Storybook Art – Each week we’ll read a Caldecott Honor of Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. For the Fall 1 Session, three of the storybooks will be: Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, BIG by Vashti Harrison and Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11Create Your Own Storybook – In this imaginative class, kids will dream up their own characters and stories, then bring them to life through words and pictures. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind book complete with colorful covers, illustrated pages and decorative endpapers that help tell their unique tale. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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Storybook Art - Create Your Own Storybook
Storybook Art – Each week we’ll read a Caldecott Honor of Medal picture book and explore its beautiful illustrations. Then, the kids will be led in creating their own artwork inspired by the story’s theme or the illustrator’s medium – bringing books to life through art. For the Fall 1 Session, three of the storybooks will be: Home in a Lunchbox by Cherry Mo, BIG by Vashti Harrison and Chooch Helped by Andrea L. Rogers. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11Create Your Own Storybook – In this imaginative class, kids will dream up their own characters and stories, then bring them to life through words and pictures. Each student will create a one-of-a-kind book complete with colorful covers, illustrated pages and decorative endpapers that help tell their unique tale. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/11
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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Monday September 29, 2025
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Drawing (Adults) - Discover Your Drawing Style
Discover Your Drawing Style – We’ll start with fun, game-like drawing prompts to get our creative juices flowing, then move on to longer experiments that help us explore different drawing implements and techniques. You’ll discover which drawing tools and color combinations inspire you, unlocking your unique artistic voice. It’s a playful, hands-on way to find your personal style, learn some drawing techniques and have fun in the process. For intermediate level students. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (6 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Advanced (AM)
Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Returning students will work on continuing projects. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No Class 10/11 Colored Pencil Workshop - Let’s have some fun creating works of art to celebrate the fall season! Step by step instructions will help you create beautiful, framed works of art. Pictures will be pre-drawn for you. No experience is required! The instructor will provide help and guidance to the students. All supplies are provided including a wooden frame and mat to complete your artwork. Instructor: Norma Curtis (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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Colored Pencil - Colored Pencil Techniques (PM)
Colored Pencil - Students will work with Prismacolor soft, wax-based colored pencils to learn layering, blending, and shading techniques on professional acid-free paper. Subjects vary according to each student’s personal design to create lasting works of art. Returning students will work on continuing projects. Instructor: Norma Curtis (6 weeks) No Class 10/11 Colored Pencil Workshop - Let’s have some fun creating works of art to celebrate the fall season! Step by step instructions will help you create beautiful, framed works of art. Pictures will be pre-drawn for you. No experience is required! The instructor will provide help and guidance to the students. All supplies are provided including a wooden frame and mat to complete your artwork. Instructor: Norma Curtis (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Art Explorers - Art Explorers
Art Explorers - Students will explore a new medium (ex. painting, printmaking, collage) through open-ended, process-based projects. With a focus on creativity over perfection, students will explore textures, colors and techniques while building confidence, improving fine motor skills and gaining an appreciation for the creative process. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Fun
Drawing Fun - This class is perfect for kids who love to draw, doodle and explore their imaginations. With guided projects and plenty of room for personal expression, young artists will build confidence and have a blast bringing their ideas to life. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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Collage (Teens & Adults) - Collage Portraiture
Collage Portraiture - Come join us with making your own custom collage painting on a medium size canvas using acrylics and mod podge. Bring images of someone you have been inspired by to create an inspirational painting. Your image can be abstract, realistic, cartoon, etc. - whatever you can have fun with! Though all supplies are included, if you have related memorabilia like theatre tickets, magazine pictures, newspaper clippings please bring along to incorporate. Some drawing/painting experience is helpful but not necessary. Instructor: Janai Johnson (2 days) Donut Collage - In this fun workshop, students will learn to use the amazing Gelli plate to create decorative painted papers. These papers will then be overlapped to make an image of a colorful donut. The pieces will be attached to a 5” x 5” wooden canvas panel using a special Liquitex gloss heavy gel. The finished piece can either sit securely on a shelf or be hung on a wall. Bring a friend, come relax and go home with deliciously beautiful art. Instructor: Violet Davenport (1 day)Trash Art - Using found objects and non-recyclable trash, the participants will create their own works of art on canvas. Imagery templates will include fish and birds, though any subject may be created. This workshop is about the process and creative recycling. You’ll learn how to make art out of what you have on hand and to interpret an image by layering objects and trash. Bring some of yours! Instructor: Sarah Schneiderman (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Drawing (Kids) - Drawing Fun
Drawing Fun - This class is perfect for kids who love to draw, doodle and explore their imaginations. With guided projects and plenty of room for personal expression, young artists will build confidence and have a blast bringing their ideas to life. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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Tuesday September 30, 2025
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (AM)
Exploring Watercolor - This class will explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor while practicing techniques and paint handling. Each session will include a short demo to get us warmed up and suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students are encouraged to bring their own reference materials but may simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Any level of experience is welcome and encouraged. Weekly practice will include techniques such as wash, dry brush, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and why they might be used. Discussions of common problems and how to avoid or remedy them will also be covered. Focus will be primarily on landscapes and nature (but students are encouraged to work on anything which interests them). In addition, students will be learning about composition and color theory as they work with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks) No Class 9/23
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (AM)
Atmospheric Landscape – Let your memory and imagination inspire you as you create beautiful landscapes. Will graciously shares the techniques which allow him to paint from his imagination and memories. You will learn to achieve an atmospheric style that captures the essence, beauty and emotion of the landscape. Day one begins with a brief lecture and demonstration, and then we launch into a full day of painting. Day two will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, with guidance and instruction on both days. Paints, canvases and other supplies are included. A few days before workshop starts, a video will be sent to you to get you prepared. Instructor: Will McCarthy (2 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Watercolor - Exploring Watercolor (PM)
Exploring Watercolor - This class will explore the many joys and challenges of painting with watercolor while practicing techniques and paint handling. Each session will include a short demo to get us warmed up and suggestions for paintings which may span more than one class. Students are encouraged to bring their own reference materials but may simply choose to work from the provided ideas. Any level of experience is welcome and encouraged. Weekly practice will include techniques such as wash, dry brush, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry and why they might be used. Discussions of common problems and how to avoid or remedy them will also be covered. Focus will be primarily on landscapes and nature (but students are encouraged to work on anything which interests them). In addition, students will be learning about composition and color theory as they work with this magical medium. Instructor: Bonny Hartigan (6 weeks) No Class 9/23
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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Oil Painting - Oil Painting Advanced (PM)
Atmospheric Landscape – Let your memory and imagination inspire you as you create beautiful landscapes. Will graciously shares the techniques which allow him to paint from his imagination and memories. You will learn to achieve an atmospheric style that captures the essence, beauty and emotion of the landscape. Day one begins with a brief lecture and demonstration, and then we launch into a full day of painting. Day two will consist of starting new works as well as finishing up the previous day’s work, with guidance and instruction on both days. Paints, canvases and other supplies are included. A few days before workshop starts, a video will be sent to you to get you prepared. Instructor: Will McCarthy (2 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Cartooning - Cartoon Your Favorite Characters
Cartoon Your Favorite Characters – In this fun, follow-along class, kids will learn to draw their favorite cartoon characters step-by-step. Then, they’ll use their new skills to imagine and create their very own original cartoon characters. It’s a great way to build confidence, creativity and cartooning know-how. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days) No Class 9/23
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Painting (Kids) - Painting Techniques
Painting Techniques - Students will use a variety of water media, such as acrylic and watercolor paint, to create works of art based on foundational principles. Lessons will include color theory, blending, shading and texture as they paint a variety of landscapes and still-life pieces. All levels are welcome. Dress for a mess! Instructor: Kristy Endriss (5 weeks) No Class 9/23Paint Along - Using acrylic paint on canvas, students will learn foundational painting skills such as color/design, blending, creating texture and more. They will complete a finished painting in this one-day workshop. Instructor: Kristy Endriss (1 day)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Graphic Novel - The Graphic Novel
The Graphic Novel - In this creative class, kids will explore age-appropriate graphic novels and learn what makes them so fun to read – and to create! We’ll write our own stories, then bring them to life with colorful covers, splash pages and comic-style artwork. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 days) No Class 9/23
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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Wednesday October 1, 2025
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool Artist Study - Homeschool Artist Study (Ages 10-14)
Homeschool Artist Study - Spark your child’s imagination with our Homeschool Artist Study class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and art-making. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. The Fall 1 Session will include Cave Painting, Leonardo DaVinci, Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky and Henri Matisse. instructors: Kelley Cooney & Kristy Endriss (5 weeks) No Class: 10/15
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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Homeschool Artist Study - Homeschool Artist Study (Ages 5-9)
Homeschool Artist Study - Spark your child’s imagination with our Homeschool Artist Study class, where art history meets creativity. Students will discover famous artists and their unique styles through fun, age-appropriate activities and art-making. Each class encourages curiosity, expression, and a joyful connection to the world of art. The Fall 1 Session will include Cave Painting, Leonardo DaVinci, Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky and Henri Matisse. instructors: Kelley Cooney & Kristy Endriss (5 weeks) No Class: 10/15
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Graphic Memoir - Graphic Memoir
Graphic Memoir – We’ll create a cartoon avatar of ourselves and tell personal stories through bite-sized 4-panel comics, exploring everything from childhood memories to life with our families, past and present. Each week, we’ll focus on a new prompt, while studying how cartoonist-memoirists use pacing, tone and lettering to enhance their narratives. By the end, you’ll have a collection of short, powerful stories and the skills to continue developing your own graphic memoir at your own pace.Instructor: Megan Jeffrey (5 days)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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2:45 PM - 4:15 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Homeschool Sewing
Homeschool Sewing - Students learn valuable sewing skills with lots of choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use felt to sew by hand with embroidery stitches to make colorful animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons. Learn how a machine works and then create projects like small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)Sew Easy - Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Learn all about how a machine works and then get sewing with simple projects like a pin cushion and small bags. We’ll also learn hand stitching utilizing embroidery thread and felt to create cute animals like a teddy bear, dogs and cats. Embellish with fun buttons, sequins, bling and fancy stitches. Choice of projects will include small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Art Explorers - Art Explorers
Art Explorers - Students will explore a new medium (ex. painting, printmaking, collage) through open-ended, process-based projects. With a focus on creativity over perfection, students will explore textures, colors and techniques while building confidence, improving fine motor skills and gaining an appreciation for the creative process. Instructor: Kelley Cooney (5 weeks) No Class 10/13
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Middle Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
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Sewing (Kids) - Sew Easy
Homeschool Sewing - Students learn valuable sewing skills with lots of choices for sewing by hand and on the machine. Use felt to sew by hand with embroidery stitches to make colorful animals and fun shapes decorated with buttons. Learn how a machine works and then create projects like small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)Sew Easy - Yes, kids can safely sew on a machine! Learn all about how a machine works and then get sewing with simple projects like a pin cushion and small bags. We’ll also learn hand stitching utilizing embroidery thread and felt to create cute animals like a teddy bear, dogs and cats. Embellish with fun buttons, sequins, bling and fancy stitches. Choice of projects will include small pillows, bags, stuffed animals and more. Previous students are welcome to attend and to continue with more advanced sewing projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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6:15 PM - 7:45 PM
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Clay - Clay Play
Clay Play - Sculpting with clay helps develop fine motor skills and inspires creativity and imagination. Students will use soft, air-dry clay to create fun, miniature characters and food. The clay hardens in a few hours for the students to play with. Instructor: Megan Jeffery (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Front Room
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6:15 PM - 8:00 PM
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Sewing (Adults & Teens) - Let's Get Sewing
Let’s Get Sewing - Overcome the mysteries of the sewing machine and discover how fun and easy it can be! Learn the basics of machine sewing including threading, operating and troubleshooting. Practice using the machine and then move on to simple projects for yourself or for gift-giving. Students will learn a variety of skills including piecing, applique and quilting. Projects will include a 4-patch pin cushion, Boho bags, zippered pouch, or pillow covers. Previous students are welcome to attend and work on their own projects. Instructor: Christine Jewell (5 weeks)
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Artsplace at Ball & Socket Arts - Back Room
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